More than 20 communities across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) spent the Easter holiday in darkness due to a major power outage caused by a technical fault and an explosion on key electricity feeders.
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) confirmed the disruption and listed affected areas, including Keffi Garage, Dadin Kowa, Gitata, Angwan Rama, Orozo, and Karshi.
The company assured residents that technical teams were working urgently to restore supply.
The blackout coincided with renewed promises from the Federal Government regarding ongoing power sector reforms. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced plans to inject 4,000 megawatts into the national grid by 2026 under the Siemens-led Presidential Power Initiative. He also disclosed that an additional 2,000 megawatts are expected this year, aligning with economic directives from the Tinubu administration aimed at boosting national electricity capacity.
